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Austria relies on electric trucks: Cement transport of the future begins!
Holcim Austria is bringing the first fully electric electric truck for cement transport to Aspern and is planning an electric fleet by 2030.
Austria relies on electric trucks: Cement transport of the future begins!
In a groundbreaking step towards a more sustainable construction industry, Silo Riedel and Holcim Austria have put the first fully electric e-truck with a compressor into operation for cement transport in Austria. This innovative truck transports the ECOPlanet ROT CEM II/C-M (S-LL) 42.5 N, a cement that meets the strict requirements of the EU taxonomy. What does that mean specifically? The transport is emission-free, low-noise and only uses certified green electricity, making a significant contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions. “The first trips lead from Mannersdorf to the Seestadt Aspern,” explains Report.at.
Holcim has set itself ambitious goals: by 2030, around 80 percent of cement transport in Austria should be carried out electrically. In order to minimize unnecessary empty journeys, the return journeys should be used optimally. In addition, the aim is to expand rail transport for raw materials and substitute fuels - all as part of their Net Zero strategy. The use of the new electric truck should enable savings of around 85 percent of CO₂ emissions compared to conventional diesel trucks.
Climate protection in road freight transport
But it's not just Holcim that is working on the transport transition. A central issue is also the decarbonization of heavy road freight transport, which is currently responsible for a third of CO₂ emissions in road transport. A newly approved final report by the Expert Forum for Climate-Friendly Mobility and Infrastructure (EKMI) provides concrete recommendations for action for the transport sector. The EKMI, headed by State Secretary Dr. Claudia Elif Stutz, has analyzed a portfolio of 33 measures that will be included in the departmental contribution of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV). [Transport-online.de]. the federal government.
The objective is clear: by 2030, around a third of mileage should be achieved electrically or with electricity-based fuels. In order to achieve this, investments in emission-free commercial vehicles and the necessary charging infrastructure are essential. Particular attention is paid to supporting small and medium-sized companies. The ongoing discussions about extending the toll exemption for zero-emission trucks until at least 2032 illustrate the ambitions in this area.
Lack of unity and challenges
However, there is also disagreement within the EKMI, particularly regarding the toll exemption for vehicles using renewable fuels. Some members are calling for revenue from the CO₂-based truck toll to be returned to road freight transport, while others prefer support for rail and waterway transport. In particular, the development of charging infrastructure for electric trucks is highlighted as a central prerequisite for the complete transformation of the transport sector. [Logistra.de].
While electric drive is promising and could improve working conditions through less noise and vibration, the importance of functioning road freight transport becomes particularly evident in crisis situations. The transformation of the transport sector is seen as urgent, with a viable financing concept needed to avoid the market displacement of small providers. The coming months are likely to be crucial in setting the course towards greener mobility.